Nutrition Director directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Being a Nutrition Director monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. May oversee menu planning or food service operations. Additionally, Nutrition Director requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Typically reports to top management. The Nutrition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Nutrition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Clinic Director STATUS: Exempt
ROLE
This position assists the Clinic Director in managing the application of intravenous vitamins for outpatient infusion and providing clinical expertise and education for clients and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Act as a backup point of contact for the Clinic Director.
• Administer and monitor clients’ treatment and well-being including starting IVs, running fluids, and seeing clients through their services from beginning to end.
• Document interactions and communication with clients regarding therapy services, assessment, and responses/reactions to treatment.
• Demonstrate compliance regarding professional standards, regulations, policies and procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Assist in all hiring functions including selection and development.
• Trains and educates staff on proper procedures and client education.
• Lead and influence staff through motivation, leveraging industry strengths and ensuring productivity to align with corporate goals.
• Maintain and create trust and respect between team members and clients quickly and effectively. • Monitor and document staff performance and behavior with the support of HR.
• Lead performance management activities with all staff members including setting goals, coaching, and career development.
• Identify high-performance employees to develop by adding additional responsibilities contributing to store’s overall profitability.
• Motivate the team with a commitment to positivity including acting positively and instilling passion into the work environment.
• Assist in conflict resolution management.
• Complete training for nutrition infusion therapies.
• Exemplifies and maintains standards related to culture and ethical behavior.
• All other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an Accredited Paramedic Program; License must be current and up to date
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records and Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Medical Practice Functions
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2 years minimum of Vascular Access or Infusion Experience needed; 2 years minimum of leadership or management
experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Attention to Detail, Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Patient Confidentiality, Applied Leadership, Multi-tasking,
Excellent Training Skills, Self-Motivation, Self-Management, Problem-solving, Interpersonal, Time Management, Independent Judgment,
Resilience, Perseverance, Organization, Patient Care, Flexibility
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
TALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly.
AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average conversations.
REPETITIVE MOTION: The employee is regularly required to type continuously throughout the day.
FINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use their hands to type and maneuver a mouse.
AVERAGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
with 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts).
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for
long periods of time.
_____________________________________________________________________________________WORKING CONDITIONS
This position will work eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts Monday-Friday and occasional weekends required.
Clinic environment with a spa-like atmosphere, climate control, and adequate lighting.
______________________________________________________________________________________MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Strong numeric capabilities; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical documents. Ability to communicate clearly.
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
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